Francisco "Paco" Gento López was a Spanish footballer who played as an outside left. A fast runner, Gento was referred to as the "Gale of the Cantabrian Sea" in reference to his speed down the wing. He was voted by IFFHS as the greatest Spanish footballer and 30th greatest world footballer of the 20th century.
Santiago Bernabéu de Yeste was a Spanish footballer who played for Real Madrid as a forward. He is widely regarded as the most important figure in the history of Real Madrid, having served as its president for 34 years and 264 days, from 11 September 1943 until his death in 2 June 1978.
José Emilio Santamaría Iglesias is a retired football central defender and manager. He spent his 18-year career with Nacional and Real Madrid, winning 12 titles with the latter club including four European Cups.
Miguel Muñoz Mozún was a Spanish football player and manager.
Armando Merodio Pesquera was a Spanish footballer who played as a striker.
Joaquín Peiró Lucas was a Spanish football attacking midfielder and manager.
Miguel Tendillo Belenguer is a Spanish former footballer who played as a central defender.
Luis García Tevenet is a Spanish former footballer who played as a forward, currently manager of Atlético Madrid B.
Domènec Balmanya i Perera, also referred to as Domingo Balmaña, was a former Spanish football midfielder and manager who spent most of his playing career at FC Barcelona. As a manager, he guided CF Barcelona to the a Copa del Generalísimo win in 1957 and to victory in the first ever Fairs Cup in 1958. He then had moderately successful spells at Valencia CF, Real Betis and CD Málaga before he guided Atlético Madrid to a La Liga title in 1966. He subsequently managed Spain between 1966 and 1968. After retiring as a coach he worked as a director of sport at both RCD Espanyol and FC Barcelona and as a director at a Catalan coaching school. He also worked as a radio commentator.
César Rodríguez Álvarez, sometimes known as just César, was a Spanish football forward and manager.
José Iglesias Fernández, nicknamed Joseíto, was a Spanish football outside right and manager.
Enrique Mateos Mancebo was a Spanish footballer who played as a striker.
José María Zárraga Martín was a Spanish professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Marcos Alonso Imaz, nicknamed Marquitos, was a Spanish footballer who played as a defender. He was best known for his participation in Real Madrid's five European Cup conquests, mainly in the 1950s.
José Araquistáin Arrieta is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Antonio López Herranz was a Spanish professional football striker and manager.
Pablo Alfaro Armengot is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a central defender, currently manager of Real Murcia CF.
José María Salmerón Morales is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a winger, and is a manager.
Delfín Álvarez Yáñez was a Spanish football manager and midfielder.
Ricardo Alós Bailach, sometimes known as just Ricardo, was a Spanish professional footballer who played as a forward. A prolific goalscorer, he is best known for winning the 1957–58 Pichichi Trophy in a three-way tie.
